What role do nurses have in selecting and evaluating information systems within your work environment?
What strategies facilitated the implementation of the information system and/or what were the barriers to implementation?
Nurses play a key role in selecting and evaluating information systems within their work environment. They are the end-users of these systems, and they have a unique perspective on the needs of patients and the healthcare system. Nurses can provide valuable input on the functionality, usability, and impact of an information system.
Here are some of the specific roles that nurses play in selecting and evaluating information systems:
The successful implementation of an information system requires the participation of nurses at all levels. Nurses can facilitate the implementation of an information system by:
The following are some of the strategies that can facilitate the implementation of an information system:
The following are some of the barriers to the implementation of an information system:
The successful implementation of an information system requires the participation of nurses at all levels and the use of effective strategies. By overcoming the barriers to implementation, nurses can help to ensure that information systems are used to improve the quality of care for patients.